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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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